Books in Dodd, Mead Wonders Books series

The report of a snake in the boys' bathroom causes quite a stir in Mrs. Peloki's classroom.

Describes the important, multi-faceted role the llama and its relatives, the alpaca, guanaco, and vicuna, have played in the lives of the Indians of the Andes, and discusses the llama's physical characteristics and future conservation

Discusses some of the 248 species of marsupials.

Covers the life cycles of the three species of crows common to the United States--the common, fish, and northwestern--and discusses courtship, nesting, migration, and feeding

Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, species, and life cycle of sea horses and how to keep them as pets.

Describes the three species of iridescent-plumaged pheasants commonly known as peacocks, and traces their influence on folklore, religion, literature, and art.

Looks at the ancestry, characteristics, care, and habits of donkeys as well as examining their role in American history, folklore, and literature

Describes the major varieties of rattlesnakes, detailing physical characteristics, movements, behavior, and habitats

Discusses coral polyps, the enormous reefs they build, and their importance to mankind and the rest of nature.

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An illustrated study of the hippopotamus draws upon scientific literature, ancient writings, and firsthand observations and considers the hippo in art, literature, and folklore

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